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Environmental Sciences
Wan Ting Katty Huang, Isobel Braithwaite, Andrew Charlton-Perez, Christophe Sarran, Ting Sun
Summary: The impact of climate change on seasonal temperature-related mortality is nonlinear. After a 2.5 degrees C increase in global warming, there is a significant increase in summer mean mortality risk, while minimal changes are expected at lower levels of warming. In contrast, by reaching a 2 degrees C global warming, there is already a 42% increase in mortality risk during summer heat extremes. Winter attributable mortalities are projected to decrease linearly with global warming in England and Wales.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Whanhee Lee, Munjeong Choi, Michelle L. Bell, Cinoo Kang, Jeongju Jang, Insung Song, Yong-Ook Kim, Kristie Ebi, Ho Kim
Summary: This study examines the differential effects of urbanization on heat vulnerability in urban and rural areas using nationwide data. The findings reveal that the relationship between population density and heat-mortality risk differs between urban and rural areas, and district characteristics associated with heat-mortality risk also vary by urbanicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Veronika Huber, Cristina Pena Ortiz, David Gallego Puyol, Stefan Lange, Francesco Sera
Summary: This study evaluates the adaptation capability of future temperature-related excess mortality by using evidence of shifting minimum mortality temperatures (MMTs) based on recent climate warming. The results show a close relationship between MMTs and mean summer temperatures (MSTs) in both time and space. Future projections, accounting for adaptation, indicate a significant reduction in heat-related excess mortality and an increase in cold-related excess mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Savio George Barreto, Billingsley Kaambwa, Karthik Venkatesh, Sarah C. Sasson, Christopher Andersen, Anthony Delaney, Shailesh Bihari, David Pilcher
Summary: This study found that there has been no change in mortality rates among critically-ill patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in Australia and New Zealand over nearly two decades. While there was a slight reduction in hospital stay (1 day), the length of ICU stay remained unchanged. These findings emphasize the need to prioritize resource allocation and clinical research to identify treatments aimed at reducing mortality in SAP patients.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy E. Peden, Ali Isin
Summary: Drowning is a significant cause of preventable mortality and morbidity in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). However, there are gaps in understanding the burden of drowning, risk factors, and prevention strategies in this region. Investment in drowning prevention research and implementation is needed in the EMR.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandros Alexiou, Katie Fahy, Kate Mason, Davara Bennett, Heather Brown, Clare Bambra, David Taylor-Robinson, Benjamin Barr
Summary: Reductions in funding for local government services in England since 2010 have potentially led to adverse trends in life expectancy and premature mortality, particularly in more deprived areas. The findings suggest that reinvestment in funding for local government services, especially in the most deprived areas, could help address these adverse trends and reduce health inequalities.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Substance Abuse
Hannu Lahtinen, Heta Moustgaard, Samuli Ripatti, Pekka Martikainen
Summary: A study in Finland found that reducing the price of alcoholic beverages increases alcohol-related health problems. However, genetic susceptibility to alcohol consumption did not become more significant in predicting these problems before and after the price reform.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claire X. Zhang, Dan Lewer, Robert W. Aldridge, Andrew C. Hayward, Carlotta Cornaglia, Peta Trussell, Charlotte Lillford-Wildman, Joanna Castle, Jake Gommon, Ines Campos-Matos
Summary: Despite being a small proportion of the general population, investment in inclusion health groups can lead to significant health benefits for the entire population by preventing social exclusion. Research shows that a considerable number of premature deaths and deaths from specific diseases can be attributed to these groups.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Alan Brennan, Colin Angus, Robert Pryce, Penny Buykx, Madeleine Henney, Duncan Gillespie, John Holmes, Petra S. Meier
Summary: This study investigated the potential effectiveness of implementing minimum unit price (MUP) policies at regional and local levels compared with national implementation. The results showed that implementing a local 0.50 pound MUP for alcohol in northern English regions is estimated to result in larger percentage reductions in harms than the national average.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katherine Grantz, Stefanie Hinkle, Dian He, John Owen, Daniel A. Skupski, Cuilin A. Zhang, Anindya A. Roy
Summary: Customized fetal growth charts assume normality and constant coefficient of variation assumptions, but these assumptions have never been formally tested. By analyzing longitudinal sonographic biometric data, we found that the assumptions of proportionality and normal distribution may be questionable. A heteroscedastic model that captures unstable variance in customization characteristics appears to improve the detection of abnormal growth percentiles.
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Environmental Sciences
Chad Zanocco, Rita Sousa-Silva
Summary: Extreme heat events caused by climate change have negative impacts on human populations worldwide. A survey of German residents revealed that a majority reported negative impacts from heat, such as difficulty sleeping and decreased productivity. These impacts were more frequent for vulnerable groups and were also influenced by objective heat experience. Support for local governmental policies related to heat adaptation was higher among those who reported higher levels of heat impacts.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chloe M. Barrera, Michael R. Kramer, Peter T. Merkt, Emily E. Petersen, Mary D. Brantley, Lindsay Eckhaus, Jennifer L. Beauregard, David A. Goodman
Summary: This study characterizes county-level differences in pregnancy-related mortality based on sociospatial indicators. The results show variations in mortality rates across counties and by race and ethnicity, with several indicators associated with pregnancy-related deaths. Understanding these factors is crucial for informing public health policies to reduce pregnancy-related mortality.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Wan, Zhiqiang Feng, Shakoor Hajat, Ruth M. Doherty
Summary: This study examines the mortality risk associated with extreme temperatures in Scotland, focusing on the impacts of cold and heat on different demographic groups. It finds that both cold and heat have adverse effects on mortality, with urban areas experiencing higher risk than rural regions. The elderly, males, unmarried individuals, and those living in deprived areas are particularly vulnerable. Cold effects have decreased over time, possibly due to targeted policies, while heat effects remained consistent. The study highlights the importance of targeted actions to reduce cold- and heat-related mortalities.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tanya Chikritzhs, Michael Livingston
Summary: The authors reviewed research evidence for alcohol's causal role in injury, focusing on various forms of injury and providing evidence-based prevention options. The review highlighted knowledge gaps and the pharmacological and physiological effects supporting postulated causal pathways.
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Veterinary Sciences
Carlos Poblete Jara, Rodrigo S. Carraro, Ariane Zanesco, Beatriz Andrade, Karina Moreira, Guilherme Nogueira, Bruno L. Souza, Thais Paulino Prado, Valeria Povoa, William Velander, Licio A. Velloso, Eliana P. Araujo
Summary: By comparing two different approaches for anesthesia dosage calculation, this study found that the use of a mobile app significantly reduces anesthesia-related deaths, offering a potential solution to a longstanding challenge faced by researchers working with experimental mice.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Anne M. Weaver, Yi Wang, Gregory A. Wellenius, Bessie Young, Luke D. Boyle, DeMarc A. Hickson, Clarissa J. Diamantidis
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keith R. Spangler, Kate R. Weinberger, Gregory A. Wellenius
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gerald S. Bloomfield, Kipruto Kirwa, Anubha Agarwal, Melissa N. Eliot, Fawaz Alenezi, E. Jane Carter, Michael C. Foster, Sylvester Kimaiyo, Rebecca Lumsden, Diana Menya, Sumeet S. Mitter, Eric J. Velazquez, Rajesh Vedanthan, Gregory A. Wellenius
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seung-Ah Choe, Melissa N. Eliot, David A. Savitz, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Biology
Brent A. Coull, Seokho Lee, Glen McGee, Justin Manjourides, Murray A. Mittleman, Gregory A. Wellenius
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marcia P. Jimenez, Gregory A. Wellenius, S. Subramanian, Stephen Buka, Charles Eaton, Stephen E. Gilman, Eric B. Loucks
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2019)
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Physiology
Mark J. Meyer, Irina Mordukhovich, Gregory A. Wellenius, Murray A. Mittleman, John P. McCracken, Brent A. Coull, Eileen McNeely
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Geetika Kalloo, Gregory A. Wellenius, Lawrence McCandless, Antonia M. Calafat, Andreas Sjodin, Megan E. Romano, Margaret R. Karagas, Aimin Chen, Kimberly Yolton, Bruce P. Lanphear, Joseph M. Braun
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin R. Kulick, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, Amelia K. Boehme, Nina R. Joyce, Nicole Schupf, Joel D. Kaufman, Richard Mayeux, Jennifer J. Manly, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Maria Vivanco-Hidalgo, Carla Avellaneda-Gomez, Payam Dadvand, Marta Cirach, Angel Ois, Alejandra Gomez Gonzalez, Ana Rodriguez-Campello, Pablo de Ceballos, Xavier Basagana, Ana Zabalza, Elisa Cuadrado-Godia, Jordi Sunyer, Jaume Roquer, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicholas Nassikas, Keith Spangler, Neal Fann, Christopher G. Nolte, Patrick Dolwick, Tanya L. Spero, Perry Sheffield, Gregory A. Wellenius
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Erin R. Kulick, Gregory A. Wellenius, Amelia K. Boehme, Nina R. Joyce, Nicole Schupf, Joel D. Kaufman, Richard Mayeux, Ralph L. Sacco, Jennifer J. Manly, Mitchell S. V. Elkind
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Wen-Chih Wu, Mengna Huang, Tracey H. Taveira, Mary B. Roberts, Lisa W. Martin, Gregory A. Wellenius, Karen C. Johnson, JoAnn E. Manson, Simin Liu, Charles B. Eaton
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcia P. Jimenez, Gregory A. Wellenius, Peter James, S. V. Subramanian, Stephen Buka, Charles Eaton, Stephen E. Gilman, Eric B. Loucks
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Eva Costa Martins, Oana Marcus, Juliana Leal, Laura Visu-Petra
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)